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July 28, 2004

EAA, FAA Field Sport Pilot Queries At Oshkosh

What Questions Are You Really Asking?

It is a prominent tent in the main area marked "EAA Members Square."  On one corner, folks are sitting in folding chairs, watching an EAA video explaining Sport Pilot.  FAA Administrator Marion Blakey and EAA President Tom Poberezny describe the hows and whys regarding the recently approved FAA rule mandating Light Sport Aircraft and Sport Pilots.

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Road Warriors and the WI State Patrol

Taking On The Troopers? Don't Even Think About It

By ANN Contributor John M. Dorcey While motoring down the road, the typical American driver, upon spotting a state trooper or other law enforcement type, will almost always slow down and then look at the speedometer. Some may glance at their speed and then slow down while true road warriors ignore all that and just keep on trucking. While many people attending AirVenture Oshkosh 2004 will fly in to Wittman Regional Airport or one of the satellite airports, the majority continues to drive in. Be warned. The Wisconsin State Patrol and their nearly 350 law enforcement officers (troopers and inspectors) play an integral part of the AirVenture experience.

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EAA & Falcon Insurance Work Together

Here Comes Non-Owner Aircraft Insurance

By ANN Correspondent John Ballentyne The Experimental Aircraft Association has joined with Falcon Insurance Agency and Global Aerospace to introduce a new Non-Owned Aircraft Insurance Plan. This EAA member program is broader and more inclusive than any other non-owned or renters insurance plan available to date.

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Fly-Ins, Big and Small

AirVenture Isn't The Only Wisconsin Fly-In This Week

Consider it a warm-up, a chance to visit an intimate gathering of pilots and enthusiasts before heading on to Oshkosh. Although AirVenture 2004 is the big event of the week here in cheese country, both the Tailwind and Brodhead fly-ins are held each year the weekend before Oshkosh. Together, they provide a remarkable contrast between your neighborhood aviation event and the biggest air show in the world.

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Defying Gravity: Part Three

The Remarkable Story Of Jamail Larkins

After being turned down by the FAA on his request for permission to solo before his 16th birthday, Jamail Larkins' wild ride was just starting. He went to Canada for his first solo flight. There, a child can solo at the age of fourteen. Upon returning to the States, He was offered an internship at Cessna by the Cessna Vice-Chairman. He gave a testimonial used in the King video series.

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Control Vision Partner WX Worx Announces New Pricing Plan

Monthly $29.95 Weather Service Includes Weather and Delivery Service

The hottest new product at Oshkosh just got a lot hotter. Anywhere Wx weather provider WxWorx announced a new pricing plan offering XM Satellite Weather including national NEXRAD, METARs TFRs and TAFs for the low price of $29.95 per month.

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